Matthew Niess, director

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Assassin

Cory Wong

Tell Me Something Good

Rufus & Chaka Khan

I Wish

Stevie Wonder

Nothing from Nothing

Billy Preston

Boogie Wonderland

Earth, Wind & Fire

Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone

The Temptations

Crazy on You

Heart

Tired of Being Alone

Al Green

Bad Girls

Donna Summer

Hollywood Swingin’

Kool & The Gang

Thank You Falettinme

Sly & The Family Stone

Play That Funky Music

Wild Cherry

Funkifize

Tower Of Power

Blame It on the Boogie

The Jacksons

Superfly

Curtis Mayfield

Sir Duke

Stevie Wonder

Pick Up the Pieces

Average White Band

Dead Man’s Party

Oingo Boingo

Rock Steady

The Whispers

Jungle Boogie

Kool & The Gang

Midnight Train to Georgia

Gladys Knight & the Pips

Cissy Strut

The Meters

You’re Still a Young Man

Soul with a Capitol “S”

Tower of Power

Vocals

Blake Barnickel *
Mati Ford
Greylynn Waite
Izzy Bock

Trumpet

Will Gentle
Tyler Makowiecki *

Trombone

Wade Parton

Saxophone

Adam Dockins
Ellie Long
Nikki O'Donnell

Guitar

Lincoln Randell

Keyboard

Carter Fensterstock

Bass

Daniel Tillotson

Drums

Marty Bernstein
Anna Starliper

* denotes student leaders

In March 2026, Shenandoah Conservatory’s Commercial Rock Ensemble and Studio Big Band will perform as part of the American Jazz Showcase and represent the United States on stages across Madrid, Granada, Sevilla, Lisbon and Leiria, sharing the sound of American jazz and commercial music with international audiences.

Presented by Edeta Arts, the American Jazz Showcase is an annual celebration featuring some of America’s finest university jazz programs. Performances are organized in partnership with local cultural departments and music associations throughout Spain and Portugal.

Support the Tour!

Support our student musicians as they embark on this once-in-a-lifetime cultural and performance tour. Make a donation using the link below — every contribution goes directly toward student travel expenses.

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Your generosity helps make this unforgettable educational and artistic experience possible. Thank you for supporting the next generation of American jazz artists!

Contact Shenandoah University's Office of Advancement at (540) 665-4512 or give@su.edu for more information or other ways to give.

Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

When you join the Shenandoah Conservatory Dean’s Circle, your annual member support helps Shenandoah Conservatory address the costs of excellence in performing arts training, equipping state-of-the-art facilities, hiring world-class faculty, and fostering experimental and creative student projects.

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To learn more about joining the Dean’s Circle and the other ways you can make a transformative gift to Shenandoah Conservatory visit www.su.edu/performs/support or contact:

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Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

As a Friend of the Conservatory, you designate your support for a specific academic department, student ensemble, high profile guest artist or special initiative. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community.

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Shenandoah Conservatory is grateful to the Friends of the Conservatory for supporting our creative community of artists, scholars and educators.

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Contact Shenandoah University's Office of Advancement at (540) 665-4512 or give@su.edu for more information or other ways to give.

Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available across the courtyard in Gregory Hall (approximately 100 feet from the Armstrong Concert Hall lobby). Please notify house management for assistance.

Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances. The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not permitted during performances.